my designer life

December 21, 2008

Decorations are up, and the countdown begins...

We did it! We did get decorated this past weekend. Yay! Nothing like a little Christmas music to get you decorating... even if the decorating is a little close to Christmas Day.Oh, well...

It's amazing how a little collecting can go a long way. These were mostly thrift store and clearance item finds. I love the variety of shapes and sizes of the nutcrackers. The one on the far left is my husband's from his childhood. It's a German hand-carved one from about 20 something years ago.

I was given this cookie jar a couple of years ago--as a Christmas present--and I just love it! It's so sweet and charming with the little bluebird on its shoulder and the squirrel at its side.

I did a very simple garland on top of our tv armoire. It gives it just enough "sparkle".

This is my Santa stocking that my mother made for me when I was little and the furry "Santa" stocking is my husband's. I feel bad that I still have not made him one myself. Its so fitting for him, though, you think? One of these days, I will make him a super duper fancy one...

...And, these are the kids' stockings. I got them from Crate and Barrel when they were babies; before I got into sewing things myself. I love them, though--partly because I am fond of Crate and Barrel (because I used to work there while I was in college), and partly because I love wool felt so much and these are simple without being too boring ;) !

We have placed our Christmas tree in our front living area/sitting room/office for the past several years, and it seems to be the best place for it. Not only does it allow for it to be seen at night through the front window, but it also allows for it to be seen from several different rooms of the house--the kitchen, the den, the entry hall, and the sitting room.

Plus, Chloe the Christmas dog seems to approve :)

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!!!